Sport Cord Test Following ACL Reconstruction

The primary purpose of this study is to determine the interrater reliability and validity of the Sportcord Test as a measure of physical performance following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. A secondary purpose is to systematically track subjective and objective outcomes on patients following ACL reconstruction to help identify differences between those who have subsequent knee problems and those who do not. The study hypotheses are the following:

1) The Sportcord Test will provide a valid and reliable measure of functional performance following ACL reconstruction. 2) Patients who have subsequent knee problems in the 12 month study period will exhibit different scores on clinical special tests compared to those who do not.

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Key information

Conditions

Injury of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries Knee Injuries Leg Injuries Wounds and Injuries

Age range

10 year–50 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

ATI Physical Therapy

Greenville, South Carolina, 29615, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Undergoing surgical reconstruction for a torn ACL.
Returning to participation in a sport(s).
Will receive physical therapy/rehabilitation after surgical reconstruction for a torn ACL.
Between ages of 10 and 50.

Exclusion criteria

Non-weight bearing.
At least 12 weeks removed from surgery.
Unable to walk, squat, or jump/land without pain in the surgically repaired knee.

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Sportcord Test

Time frame: one year
The Sportcord Test measures physical performance following an ACL reconstruction. The Sportcord test consists of the following:
- single-leg squats
- lateral (side-to-side) agility
- forward running
- backward running

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

The Hawkins Foundation

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Registry information

Official study title

The Use of the Sport Cord Test as a Measure of Physical Performance Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Important dates

Study start: 2009
Primary completion: 2015
Study completion: 2016
First posted: Sep 9, 2013
Registry last updated: Jul 5, 2018

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